Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine apps on the Android platform in the United States showcased interesting trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

X (Formerly Twitter) exhibited a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting at around $305K and ending the quarter near $252K. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at approximately 114K in early June, while active users initially decreased from 16.2M but saw a rebound to around 15.5M by the end of June.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts maintained a steady rise in downloads, reaching a high of about 106K in mid-June. However, active users showed a downward trend, decreasing from approximately 7.1M to 6M throughout the quarter.

Local News: Breaking & Latest experienced a minor decrease in revenue, starting at $1.1K and finishing at about $395. While downloads were highest at the beginning of the quarter with 63K, they ended at 36K. Active users saw a significant drop from 1.2M to 561K by the end of June.

Substack had a notable increase in active users, starting the quarter with 2.1M and ending with 2.2M. Downloads also saw a peak of 60K initially, tapering off to 29K by the end of the quarter.

Lastly, Police Scanner - Live Radio saw its revenue stabilize around $14K to $17K weekly. Downloads remained consistent, closing the quarter at 33K. Active users dropped from 267K to 179K over the same period.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in the US for Q2 2025. For further detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive insights into app performance.